Primary/Junior (Gr. 3-6) Canadian "... begins by defining "cartographer", and includes details that make a map useful... The use of symbols and legends, labels and titles, and direction are highlighted as well as what must be included in a specific type of map, including trail maps and a treasure map. Each text is colourfully illustrated with large, authentic photographs, maps of various areas, road maps, weather maps, world maps and globes. Written in anecdotal style... information is clear and accessible. On many pages there is a box (with) "Map Facts". Also appearing throughout the texts is a whimsical drawing of a... student asking questions or making comments. This dialogue... presented in bubble format... adds interest... Many maps are detailed, yet large enough... to understand... series... is a very comprehensive study on mapping... One reservation, however... all the specific maps shown are of places in the U.S. ... except for a few world maps... A Canadian edition would be... appreciated. Each text includes a table of contents, glossary and index.(3y <(BU+2013> Resource Links, Feb/09.

Includes index.